John Moffitt is an American
television director
A television director is in charge of the activities involved in making a television program or section of a program. They are generally responsible for decisions about the editorial content and creative style of a program, and ensuring the prod ...
who is best known for his work on ''
Mr. Show
''Mr. Show with Bob and David'', also known as ''Mr. Show'', is an American sketch comedy series starring and hosted by Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. It aired on HBO from November 3, 1995, to December 28, 1998.
Cross and Odenkirk introduced mos ...
''. Moffitt won an Emmy Award in 1977 for his work in the category of Outstanding Achievement in Coverage of Special Events - Individuals for the
28th Primetime Emmy Awards. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College.
Filmography
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Talking Funny (TV movie) 2011
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Colin Quinn
Colin Edward Quinn (born June 6, 1959) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Quinn first gained widespread attention for his work as a cast member and writer for the NBC sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1995 to 20 ...
: Long Story Short (TV movie) 2011
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Ricky Gervais
Ricky Dene Gervais ( ; born 25 June 1961) is an English comedian, actor, writer, and director. He co-created, co-wrote, and acted in the British television sitcoms ''The Office'' (2001–2003), '' Extras'' (2005–2007), and '' An Idiot Abroad' ...
: Out of England 2 - The Stand-Up Special (TV documentary) 2010
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Tracy Morgan
Tracy Jamal Morgan (born November 10, 1968) is an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for his television work as a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' (1996–2003) and for his role as Tracy Jordan in the sitcom ''30 Rock'' (2006 ...
: Black and Blue (TV movie) 2010
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Bill Maher
William Maher (; born January 20, 1956) is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He is known for the HBO political talk show ''Real Time with Bill Maher'' (2003–present) and the similar la ...
: But I'm Not Wrong (TV movie) 2010
*Jim Jefferies: I Swear to God (TV movie) 2009
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Cheech & Chong: Roasted (TV special) 2009
*Ricky Gervais: Out of England - The Stand-Up Special (TV documentary) 2008
*Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies (TV movie) 2008
*Bill Maher: The Decider (TV movie) 2007
*The Hollow Men (TV series) 2005
*Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home (TV movie) 2003
*Mr. Show with Bob and David (TV series) 1995-1998
*Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report (TV movie)1998
*Mr. Vegas All-Night Party Starring Drew Carey (TV movie) 1997
*Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special (TV movie) 1997
*Saturday Night Special (TV series)1996
*Mr. Show with Bob and David: Fantastic Newness (TV movie) 1996
*Bill Maher: Stuff That Struck Me Funny (TV movie) 1995
*50 Years of Soaps: An All-Star Celebration (TV movie)1995
*One Night Stand (TV series) 1992
*Say What? (TV movie) 1992
*Penn & Teller: Don't Try This at Home! (TV movie) 1990
*50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration (TV documentary)1989
*Not Necessarily the News (TV series) 1984-1988
*Live! From London (TV special)
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Love at Stake
''Love at Stake'' is a 1987 American comedy film, directed by John C. Moffitt, based on a screenplay by Lanier Laney and Terry Sweeney. It stars Patrick Cassidy and Kelly Preston, with Barbara Carrera, Bud Cort, Dave Thomas, and Stuart Pankin. ...
1987
*I Comic Relief (TV special) 1986
*Catch a Rising Star's 10th Anniversary (TV special) 1982
*Fridays (TV series) 1980-1982
*The 31st Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)1979
*Ringling Bros, Barnum and Bailey Circus Special (TV movie) 1979
*The Captain and Tennille in Hawaii (TV special)1978
*The Richard Pryor Show (TV series)1977
*The Richard Pryor Special? (TV movie)1977
*The 4th Annual American Music Awards (TV special) 1977
*Van Dyke and Company (TV series) 1976
*The 28th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)1976
*The Second Annual Comedy Awards (TV movie)1976
*Wide World Mystery (TV series)1975
*The Werewolf of Woodstock 1975
*Andy Williams Presents (TV movie) 1974
*Chicago in the Rockies (ABC TV Special) Dick Clark Productions
*Don't Call Me Mama Anymore (TV special)1973
*The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour (TV series) 1973
*Roberta Flack: The First Time Ever (TV movie)1973
*Mitzi... The First Time (TV movie) 1973
*The Ice Palace (TV series) 1971
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The Great Santa Claus Switch
''The Great Santa Claus Switch'' is a musical Christmas special featuring Jim Henson's Muppets. It first aired on CBS on December 20, 1970, as an episode of ''The Ed Sullivan Show''. It was directed by John Moffitt, written by Jerry Juhl, with ...
(TV movie)1970
*Our Place (TV series) 1967
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The Ed Sullivan Show
''The Ed Sullivan Show'' is an American television program, television variety show that ran on CBS from June 20, 1948, to March 28, 1971, and was hosted by New York City, New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in Septembe ...
'' (TV series) 1948–1971 (1068 episodes)
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